A tribute to Snoopy

Sandra Lynne | Tails of Tribute

January 24, 2025

Oh my precious Snoops….

(Below is the exact journal entry tribute I wrote for Snoopy on 10/06/21 after is death)

I wish you weren’t gone. I already miss you so incredibly. As I sit here writing this entry, I expect to feel your little paws tugging at my clothing asking to come up onto my lap.

My Little Angel in a Rat

Oh my little angel rat, I remember the day I chose you at Lampertie in Italy. It took me ages watching all the little rats in the bin, you were the smallest but so brave. I put my hand in the box and you came up directly to sniff, even though you were a little scared.

I knew then you were the one, with your big ears.

That first night I wasn’t sure you would make it, you were so incredibly small. If I had to guess I would say you were only about 3 weeks, too young to be weaned but you did survive. You made the 800km journey back home from Italy.

You weren’t suppose to spend your life by yourself, but after seeing how Sqwigs attacked you and how scared you were, I knew there was no other option. I think that’s why we were so close. So many nights spent together, you sitting on my shoulder behind my neck in your special spot.

Oh my boy, you have no idea how much light you brought into my life these past 2 years. You were the closest thing I had to a best friend.

Our Final Goodbye

rat in a bucket covered with a blanket. The rat is peeping out of the blakent with his front paw resting on the bucket edge — Snoopy’s last goodbye. Moments before we walked into the vet clinic.

I couldn’t stay strong yesterday, I tried but the tears just flowed. I know you knew when we stopped the car outside the vet that this was our last time together, when you reached out for me to hold you, then until the last minute when I place you inside the box for sleeping.

You sat there so quietly like you knew it was time, you didn’t try to climb out or escape, you just sat there whilst the doctor closed the lid. My only wish I ever had for you was that you never suffer at the end, and at least your final breath was peaceful as we said our forever goodbyes.

My Tribute to You

I still feel you, right now with me, your ghost behind my neck in your little spot, your little paws so close to me, I know you will always continue to be with me.

You will always have a special place in my heart and thank you my amazing little guy for having made my life a little happier, for loving me so much and being a special friend to me.

For the million little rattie licks you like to give me.

For being there every morning waiting for me as I got up and started the day. And for being there when I returned home late in the day.

For our little routine, of giving you your breakfast cookie and in turn you would do your “spin” trick before taking it. You always made me giggle.

For all the times you knew I had sweetie treasures hidden in my desk draw, as soon as you heard me open the draw, you were there like lightening out your cage, on my lap, waiting for your treat, and how utterly crazy you were about ice cream, even more than me. So many memories of special treasures moments between you and me.